Description

The Rolliad is a book that is divided into two parts, namely Probationary Odes for the Laureatship and Political Miscellanies. It is authored by William Mason and contains a collection of satirical poems and essays that were published during the late 18th century in England. The Probationary Odes for the Laureatship section is a collection of poems that were written as a mock competition for the position of Poet Laureate. The poems are filled with witty and sarcastic commentary on the political and social climate of the time. The Political Miscellanies section contains a collection of essays and poems that comment on various political events and figures of the time. The book also includes criticisms and illustrations that provide context and analysis of the content. Overall, The Rolliad is a humorous and insightful look into the political landscape of late 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.